Why your AC doesn’t cool faster at 18°C? Here's the 'low-cost' trick experts say is the real ‘sweet spot’ for perfect coolingWith Indian summers reaching record highs in 2026, experts debunk long-held myths about air conditioning. While many instinctively drop the...
23 Apr, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Bengaluru Weather: What happened to the city that never needed ACs? Bangaloreans askBengaluru Temperature: Bengaluru is experiencing a summer unlike any before. Temperatures are soaring, pushing residents to find innovative...
21 Apr, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Govt unlikely to implement 20 to 28 deg C AC temp range immediately: Union environment ministerUnion Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav clarified that the government is unlikely to enforce the 20-28 degrees Celsius air conditioner t...
27 Jun, 2025, 05.05 PM IST
What’s the best AC setting to save those precious dollars during this summer’s extreme heat wave?As a brutal heat wave sweeps the U.S., energy experts recommend setting air conditioners to 78°F for optimal efficiency. The Energy Departm...
24 Jun, 2025, 08.22 PM IST
Replace old ACs, fans with new ones at 69-89% discount under BSES discoms' schemeBSES discoms in Delhi have introduced a scheme allowing residents to replace old air conditioners and ceiling fans with new, energy-efficie...
05 Jun, 2025, 06.36 PM IST
Indians buy 14 million ACs a year, and need many moreMore Indians are buying air conditioners to combat extreme heat. AC sales are booming, driven by rising temperatures and incomes. This surg...
14 May, 2025, 08.52 AM IST
Centre asks AC makers to accelerate sales of energy-efficient modelsThe Centre has urged air conditioner manufacturers to boost sales of energy-efficient models, particularly 5-star rated units, to manage pe...
18 Mar, 2025, 12.18 AM IST
CAT 2024 registration for admission in IIMs starts: Key dates, eligibility, how to apply, other important detailsCAT 2024 registrations: IIM Calcutta commenced the registration process for admissions in IIMs on August 1, 2024, continuing until Septembe...
01 Aug, 2024, 11.44 AM IST
ACs ineffective amidst the heatwave: LocalCirclesA survey by LocalCircles found that 43% of air conditioner users in India find their units ineffective in reducing ambient temperatures to ...
24 Jun, 2024, 06.17 PM IST
DMRC ensures cool commutes at 24 deg C, daily ridership hits 60.17 lakh in MayDMRC ensures comfortable journeys at 24 degrees Celsius for 60.17 lakh passengers in May, amid scorching heat. Record ridership with over 4...
03 Jun, 2024, 09.58 PM IST
Want to buy split AC; which one should you go for inverter, or old style? Here's how they differ in overall cost and experienceSplit AC: This summer which type of AC to buy? Inverter or old style split AC. Know how much money you need to spend on running it, repairi...
25 May, 2024, 10.53 AM IST
Best Panasonic ACs in India for efficient and powerful coolingIn the scorching summers of India, discovering the ideal air conditioning solution is crucial for beating the heat. In this article, we lis...
30 Apr, 2024, 10.44 PM IST
7 Best Blue Star Window ACs offering Unparalleled Cooling Power and Efficiency (2024)If you are looking for a window AC that provides instant cooling while also minimizing the energy consumption, then you must check out this...
06 Jan, 2024, 03.55 PM IST
Why did Modi govt's guidelines for AC send temperatures soaring?Many think that now the government wants to control the temperature of their ACs. But default setting does not mean 'control'. It can be ch...
25 Jun, 2018, 03.06 PM IST
Why power ministry wants to set your AC temperature at 24 degree Celsius“If all the consumers adopt, this will result in savings of 20 billion units of electricity in one year alone,” the power ministry statemen...
23 Jun, 2018, 08.38 AM IST
Railways starts process of phasing out of blankets in AC coachesRailways is using thermal control and regulating the temperature in the third AC compartment of the Delhi-Jammu train to around 24-26 degre...
01 Aug, 2017, 07.17 PM IST
Indian Railways to introduce new Economy AC coachesThe railways is also exploring an idea to introduce fully AC trains in select routes, aiming to provide comfort by facilitating AC travel f...
02 Jul, 2017, 12.58 PM IST